lostman44830
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What is the name of your state? OHIO i live in seneca county what is the duration of alimonoy. and how do they figure it
Alimony isn't automatic and is decided on a case by case basic, you need to provide some facts.lostman44830 said:What is the name of your state? OHIO i live in seneca county what is the duration of alimonoy. and how do they figure it
dallas702 said:Sounds about right for today's courts. You're just an evil male who posed as a dad and husband all those years while your wife did all the work (facetious, of course)....so now you'll pay (again). Unless you have some large deductions from your salary, you should have $2055 before taxes. Alimony is deductible (CS is not), so you're right in that high misery index ballpark. The court figures your wife and child have a right to live equally, or as close to the same as before (and how you will live). If they get $1650, and you get $2055 before taxes....and probably health insurance...you're about "equal". Sad to say it, but that's the price of divorce. I'd guess it will be enfocred for at least 3-5 years, until remarriage, or until she gets a job that pays her more than the alimony.
Expensive, isn't it?
If these are temporary orders the judge can still change them as far as the alimony goes. Be prepared to pay at least some alimony, however, as your marriage will be considered long term.lostman44830 said:the only thing on the paper work is that its temoerary but no duration . I do have another hearing in a month what should i do. and can they take that much and only leave me 200 a week to live on.
dallas702 said:Obviously, the $2055 figure was after the alimony and CS was deducted. His taxes will depend on what deductions and exemptions he has. He should get the child(ren) as dependents on alternate years, or splitting if there are more than one. This is where a lawyer is important. He must make sure, if there is more than one child, that the YOUNGEST one is given to him for tax purposes, and the other(s) are alternating....so he will have the deduction until the last child is out of the home.
The really sad thing (in addition to all the emotional distress) about these divorces is that they destroy any possibility of financial growth. On a modest income of $44k, once that is divided and he's (they're) back down to basic survival, there is no chance to build anything for the future. Sometimes sleeping in separate rooms and being friendly gives everyone a better chance. It's a shame.
dallas702 said:Correct, and this is where a good lawyer is worth his weight in gold. $1000-3000 for an attorney now may save him tens of thousands later....and protect his custodial rights.
I strongly suggest an attorney....even a few 1/2 hr. "free" consultations with several will help guide him.